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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.93, 1,006.22 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.93, 1,006.22 and 238.08 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.93 : 1,006.22 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.93/1,006.22 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.93x = 1,006.22 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.93x = 239,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,565.23/670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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